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I have been a College Hoops 2K fan since the inception of the series back on my PS2. As a huge fan of college basketball, I always loved how 2K was able to get the little things about the game right. I loved how they would include all the teams, all the fight songs, all the mascots, all the arenas, all the jerseys, and it didn't hurt that the game always played great.

As the years progressed, the 2K engine started showing its age, and I became increasingly bored with the series up until College Hoops 2K8 was released last November. 2K8 was the pinnacle of college hoops gaming -- from the outstanding pregame analysis, to the weekly wrap up shows, to the incredibly deep gameplay mechanics, CH 2K8 was a college basketball fan's dream come true. Needless to say, I was crushed earlier this year when I heard that 2K would no longer be continuing the franchise that had left me wanting more after the release of 2K8.

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# 1 BrownsFan72 @ 11/20/08 02:54 PM
Completely agreed. The game is not perfect but I am surprised how solid the game is!
 
# 2 sportznut02 @ 11/20/08 02:56 PM
Nice write up. I have not played the game yet and was on the fence about whether i should get it or not but i think its time i head out and pick this one up
 
# 3 rdelizo35 @ 11/20/08 03:03 PM
Great review. As much flak as the game has been getting lately, it's nice to see that, despite its flaws, there are some good things to look forward to in NCAA Basketball '09.
 
# 4 asu666 @ 11/20/08 03:15 PM
Nice write up. I feel like Ea still has a lot of work to do. 2K8 feels like another title that a few years from now some of us will still be really disappointed that EA hasn't managed to ecilpse it with something better.
 
# 5 K_rob11 @ 11/20/08 03:25 PM
Nice review....i will probably pick this game up tomorrow. I am still continuing to read impressions and play the demo just to make sure....but the more I read, it seems like the good out wieghs the bad in regards to what is most important to me in a basketball video game.
 
# 6 Scoop 24 @ 11/20/08 03:26 PM
Great Review
 
# 7 SHO @ 11/20/08 03:58 PM
Good stuff.
 
# 8 Behindshadows @ 11/20/08 04:17 PM
Nice Review!!! You were honest and unbias! Enjoyed every second of reading! I'm enjoying the game as well, they did a great job this season!
 
# 9 rudyjuly2 @ 11/20/08 04:22 PM
Great read!
 
# 10 KG @ 11/20/08 05:26 PM
That was a good review. People here get too caught up in the scores.
 
# 11 Ty @ 11/20/08 06:34 PM
Sweet Review!
 
# 12 HustlinOwl @ 11/20/08 07:23 PM
I agree with everything you said. This game will definitely keep me busy until The Show
 
# 13 countryboy @ 11/20/08 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by HustlinOwl
I agree with everything you said. This game will definitely keep me busy until The Show
agreed 1000%
 
# 14 hustle55 @ 11/20/08 08:41 PM
This is a good game and I'm really enjoying it
 
# 15 Skyboxer @ 11/20/08 09:59 PM
It has improved and deserves to be applauded for that but it's got a ways to go. Nice writeup!
 
# 16 countryboy @ 11/20/08 10:28 PM
I forgot to say in my original post, great write up.
 
# 17 bears5122 @ 11/20/08 10:30 PM
I think it's improved a ton on March Madness, but MM was an atrocious game. It's like applauding a kid for cleaning up some milk after he knocked over his glass.

I think graphically the game is phenomenal. They do so many things right on that side of the fence. But the gameplay isn't really that of the college game. If feels and plays a lot like Live (I'm one of the few who doesn't mind Live but don't think it plays at all like a college game). The presentation is bad (I honestly don't see how anyone can praise it at all) and doesn't feel like the college atmosphere at all.

I'm not saying it's a bad game, but it's where the series should have been 2 years ago. It's still unpolished and misses a lot of the details that the 2K series thrived on. I give EA a ton of credit for reviving FIFA and making it a fantastic game. But I think this series is still far away from receiving that comeback status.
 
# 18 CeltBhoy33 @ 11/20/08 10:45 PM
I can't even find it ANYWHERE!
 
# 19 sportdan30 @ 11/21/08 01:04 AM
Count me in as an owner of this game. I've only played two games thus far, but so far I very much liking what I'm seeing. You're right, it's not College Hoops 2K8. It feels and plays a lot looser which in my opinion is great. You don't have to memorize a whole slew of controls. You can pass the ball around and get a lot of good open looks from three. The fast break transition is very good. The sliders definitely play a significance.

This fits exactly the type of basketball game I enjoy playing. Very easy to pick up and play. A very competitive challenge from the CPU, smart A.I., and just fun run and gun if you wish type of b-ball. Yes, I know the dynasty mode isn't very good, and the rankings may be a little off, but the gameplay is fun. I can see friends of mine who aren't big gamers enjoying this game more than either NBA Live or NBA 2K9.

Looking forward to getting some rosters and playing some exhibition games as I wait for the official roster patch to come out.
 
# 20 Jonny Toe @ 11/21/08 03:23 AM
Graphically speaking, I am a bit disappointed..I was expecting more. But yes, technically I see things being put into perspective with all the aspects of the game taken into consideration...In short, a decent job!!!
 

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